Track build starting (spec 3)

Kevin Harvey · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:10 pm

Sean O'Connell wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

I can imagine the cost of Spec 3 racing will make Lemons look damn near free.

not dealing with the charades and all around bullshit of lemons, priceless

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner!!!!

steve remchak · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:20 pm

pffht.... let's keep it civil gentlemen.

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

i was pleasantly surprised by the lack of BS at the lemons race two weeks ago. that said, i'm looking forward to the 24hr chump race at vir

especially beating remchak, in a civilized and gentlemanly manner.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:38 pm

Jason Tower wrote:

i was pleasantly surprised by the lack of BS at the lemons race two weeks ago. that said, i'm looking forward to the 24hr chump race at vir

especially beating remchak, in a civilized and gentlemanly manner.

yeah, if we get there. otherwise, well i don't really want to think about it.

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:26 pm

So, do you think cardboard tube with a coat of paint would pass tech?

Just kidding, I found some heavy weight paper tube and used it to make a template to get a good fit for my harness bar. The Bimmerworld (Kirk Racing) cage kit had the horizontal bar too low for my (or probably any) seat. Luckily, I have lots of 1 3/4" pipe lying around the factory (I'm calling it scrap).

Unfortunately, this (scrap) pipe is hard steel and is kicking my tooling's ass and so it went through my last cutting wheel tonight. Back at it tomorrow.

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:36 pm

Cage is done and the build is close to being done. Just a few details left like disconnect hub and wheel, fire system install and about 150# of ballast to make 2,900#s. The alignment is set and we're waiting on the tires. I'm picking up the Spec3 chips and tow hooks at VIR this weekend. The car needs some paint and a little cleaning, but it'll make it on the track for the 2nd (I hope).

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

i'm at vir right now if you want me to pick something up for you (unless you're going to be here anyway)

TomFreeman · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:46 am

Outstanding progress. I didn't think you'd be ready this soon. Well done.

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:45 am

ColinOConnell wrote:

Cage is done and the build is close to being done.

Do yourself a favor and go ahead and paint the whole cage now. Yes it's a PITA, but it will be moreso if you let the surface rust form. Ask me how I know.

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:41 am

Vincent Keene wrote:

ColinOConnell wrote:

Cage is done and the build is close to being done.

Do yourself a favor and go ahead and paint the whole cage now. Yes it's a PITA, but it will be moreso if you let the surface rust form. Ask me how I know.

My thought was to run the first two events over the next two weekends and see if I want to change any brackets before I painted. You may have a point though. A quick coat of primer would be easy enough.

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:45 am

Jason Tower wrote:

i'm at vir right now if you want me to pick something up for you (unless you're going to be here anyway)

I wanted to run up and watch a little but if I can't make it I'll let you know.

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